Current debate on the role of embolic protection devices

Arash Bornak; Ross Milner

doi:10.1177/1538574412452160

Current debate on the role of embolic protection devices

Arash Bornak, Ross Milner

Surgery

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Abstract

The role of embolic protection devices (EPDs) during percutaneous arterial revascularization is still debated. This article discusses the use, the limitations, and issues of the variety of EPDs in different vascular beds, with a particular focus on the lower extremity arterial interventions.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	441-446
Number of pages	6
Journal	Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Volume	46
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1538574412452160
State	Published - Aug 1 2012

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Keywords

atherectomy
distal filter
embolic protection device
embolization
occlusive protection
percutaenous mechanical thrombectomy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Surgery

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Bornak, A., & Milner, R. (2012). Current debate on the role of embolic protection devices. Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 46(6), 441-446. https://doi.org/10.1177/1538574412452160

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